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Siemens open ‘greenest building’ in London
‘The Crystal’ uses 50% less energy than comparable buildings, generates 100% of its heating and recycles 44% of its water
Youth Profile #12: European activists demand governments put their futures ahead of ‘dirty industry’
In the latest RTCC Youth Profile, Lucy Patterson from Push Europe tells RTCC that it is time countries stopped blocking greater ambition in the continent’s global climate change targets.
UNEP: Pollution from shipping and oil exploration could accelerate Arctic ice thaw
UN Environment Programme says that the effects of even small amounts of pollution on the Arctic Ocean have not been fully assessed.
Climate Live: Shipping and oil industries set to accelerate Arctic thaw, says UNEP
The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST
Adaptation focus: Is sustainable drainage a cheap answer to inner city flooding?
Sustainable drainage systems cost little, is easy to install and makes the surrounding area look and feel better. One North London school tackling the challenge head on.
Podcast: UK youth group on daunting scale of UN climate process
In the latest podcast by the UK’s Youth Climate Coalition, three members of the group heading to Qatar talk about the size, complexity and challenges that the COP18 negotiations present.
Climate Live: Could climate change change the face of Australia by 2070?
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William and Kate visit climate change’s frontline – Tuvalu
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s world tour takes them to Tuvalu, where campaigners say it will be hard for them to miss the effects rising sea levels are having on the islands
Ranulph Fiennes heads to Antarctic to explore effects of climate change
British explorer’s team will track changes in mass of the polar ice caps during six month journey
VIDEO: Are Ban Ki Moon’s ‘energy for all’ goals possible to achieve?
Andrew Scott from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) explains that UN Secretary General’s ambitions can be implemented through technology transfer at a local level
World’s coral reefs at risk from warming waters
New study published in Nature Climate Change says a combination of warming temperatures and ocean acidification is putting nearly all of the world’s coral reefs under threat.
Vivienne Westwood calls for a “Climate Revolution”
Iconic designer labels herself a climate warrior at London Fashion Week and tells people not to buy her clothes.
Climate Live: Shell boss defends Arctic plans and coral reefs under threat from climate change
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Christiana Figueres calls on Africa to drive adaptation agenda at COP18
UN climate chief admits convention has not done enough on adaptation but says continent must now take control of debate
Photo of the week #34 – Climate change could threaten the African Lion
Droughts and downpours, exacerbated by climate change, could threaten the survival of Africa’s most iconic predator.
VIDEO: Expert explains why renewables sector needs policy certainty
Professor Peter Newell outlines importance of binding emissions deal for business community at 2012 Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN) meeting in Brighton
Competition: Win a day at MTV by rapping on climate change
We’re looking for the Jay-Z of climate change to wax lyrical about the issues affecting your local community. Trips to Doha, New York and London await the winner.
UK minister accused of stabbing EU ETS in the back over aviation comments
UK minister says threats to airline industry from EU-ETS are serious, but Connie Hedegaard denies any chance of policy u-turn
Youth Profile #11: China’s young activists out to prove they do care about climate change
In the 11th of RTCC’s youth series, Cao Yuan from the China Youth Climate Action Network talks about the work they are doing getting the young people’s voices heard on climate change, both in China and on the international stage.
Barroso calls on EU to take lead in combating climate change
EU Commission President says EU has responsibility to lead efforts to work on effective global solution to climate change.